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· Closed May 2, 2022

205 E 78th Street #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$649,000

205 E 78th Street #5-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10768715

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,662/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 19
View City
Exposure North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1433/7501

Description

This sun-drenched one bedroom, one bathroom home is located in a well established, pre-war co-op in the heart of the Upper East Side. The oversized living room has enough space for a full sized dining table. The renovated kitchen has a dishwasher and solid wood cabinetry. The bedroom has two walk-in closets and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub. Apartment 5C is a corner unit that faces west with open city views, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The city quiet windows add to the peace and tranquility this beautiful home offers. 205 East 78th Street offers 24/7 doorman service, live-in super, laundry in the building, a bike room and private storage for rent. The location is superior, proximal to everything: Central Park, shopping and restaurants. The M79 Crosstown bus and the 6 and Q trains are all within a short walking distance. Pieds--terre, gifting, co-purchasing, guarantors as well as buying in trusts are all allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,662/mo
Sale Price $649,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

322

Median Asking Price

$1.51M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/8/26, 1:34 AM EST

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205 E 78th Street #5-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10768715
First Listed: 11/15/2021
Price Changed: 11/15/2021
Closed: 5/2/2022
Contract Date: 11/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kenneth Teitel

Listing Contact: (646) 643-6420

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